California: Instant messaging application WhatsApp is soon going to introduce a feature called ‘Companion Mode’, which will allow users to use WhatsApp on multiple devices from a single account.
According to the leaked information about WhatsApp, using this feature, users will be able to access chats, send messages and make calls simultaneously from different devices.
A user flagged this WhatsApp update as currently being tested in the Google Play beta program.
Screenshots published on the website WhatsApp Beta Info revealed that WhatsApp users will be able to connect their other devices by scanning a QR code.
(Image: WhatsApp Beta Info)
First users need to download and open WhatsApp in their other device and press the three dots on the screen. After which a unique QR code will be displayed on tapping ‘Link to Device’.
After which users can open WhatsApp on their first device and go to settings and tap on ‘Linked Devices’. Later users will be able to scan the QR code on their second device. This will start the transfer of chat history and other data.
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